Short torso + midi skirt?

Kitty

I'm really in love with this aesthetic, but my torso is super short (and I'm 5'3). Skirts have always been a pain no matter what the length. How exactly would I go about pulling off midi skirts with sweaters? I was thinking I could just wear a dress, but I think it's more the length of the sweater that confuses me. Any suggestions?

3 months ago

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April

Veteran

Sort of feel like these proportions are made for the short of torso. High-waisted midi with cropped sweater.

3 months ago

SarahD8

Veteran

I'm 5'2" with a short torso and I find this formula actually quite easy to wear. A "cropped" sweater will hit just above my hip bones. I'll look for a low rise skirt, which will be mid-rise on me and hit around the bellybutton (or, a skirt with some elastic in the waist). A skirt marketed as knee length will often be midi on me - 26" is my sweet spot. I don't like to tuck so I leave the sweater loose and just make sure it has a slightly boxy cut.

But that's me. What exactly feels "off" when you try this look? Maybe we can help you troubleshoot.

3 months ago

elpgal

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I am another short-torsoed person who loves this look. For me the challenge is finding a skirt that ‘sits’ at the correct spot and doesn’t migrate up to my chest or end up where it bisects my belly.

3 months ago

Roberta

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i think you're on point to try a slightly cropped sweater over a dress. That way you don't have to worry about where the waist actually hits you and can adjust that visual line to your liking. Its a good way to winterize a warm weather dress, too. You can keep trying sweaters until you like the proportions, or you can tuck up a longer sweater to get the same effect.

3 months ago

Angie

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I echo the wise and helpful comments and suggestions above!

This looks like a great proportional mix for your petite height. Keeping the sweater shorter makes a big difference. It visually lengthens the leg line, and adds structure to the outfit by hinting at a waist.

3 months ago

Ket

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Love everyone's ideas for you!! I have a short waist but I am tall. Can't wait to see what you find as you try things out. Definitely give cropped or shorter length tops/sweaters a go.

3 months ago

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